FIAN102: Accountant & Bookkeeper

Job Summary

JerseySTEM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing STEM education to underserved communities across New Jersey. We currently serve 27 schools, operate on a July 1-June 30 fiscal year, and receive donations through multiple channels including online platforms and direct contributions. We are a 501(c)(3) and must file an IRS Form 990 annually.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain QuickBooks to establish our accounting foundation and track all income and expenses
• Categorize and record all inflows across our donation channels
• Categorize and record all outflows, including expense reimbursements, vendor invoices, and direct payments
• Coordinate with the Expense Reimbursement Processor (separate volunteer) who processes the actual check runs
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual IRS Form 990 (due November 15th)
• File stipend-related 1099 forms
• Maintain organized records to support future audits or grant applications

Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent experience strongly preferred
• Nonprofit accounting experience (Form 990, fund accounting) highly desirable
• Proficient in QuickBooks (Online or Desktop) or similar accounting software
• Familiarity with online donation platforms a plus
• Strong attention to detail; comfortable building processes from scratch
• Able to commit through at least one full tax filing cycle (through November 2026)